After three games on the road, Girard is heading back home. They will face off against the Burlington Wildcats at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Both are at an even 5-5 against one another since October of 2014, but likely not for long.
Last Friday, Girard didn't have too much breathing room in their matchup against Iola, but they still walked away with a 28-23 win.
Meanwhile, winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Burlington). They took their game at home on Friday with ease, bagging a 42-12 victory over Anderson County. With the Wildcats ahead 28-6 at the half, the match was all but over already.
Brody Anderson continued his habit of posting crazy stat lines, rushing for 173 yards and two touchdowns on only nine carries, while also picking up 121 receiving yards and two touchdowns. He really tore up the turf during one magnificent 73-yard run. Hunter Cole was another key player, rushing for 80 yards and two touchdowns on only ten carries.
Girard now has a winning record of 3-2. As for Burlington, they now also have a winning record of 3-2.
Girard lost to Burlington at home by a decisive 41-27 margin when the teams last played back in October of 2023. Will Girard have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other football content.
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